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Here's a quick & dirty pics review for the Mercury brand TPU case.
I bought this TPU case from eBay at a whopping $7.77 US total once shipped. Definitely not a bank breaker.
I have bought it from supermom28. You can get one here. I ordered it on January 4th and received on January 16th, the seller even included a cheap plastic screen cover. Sadly it seems the white color is currently out of stock, so if you are looking for one you might want to look elsewhere!
Plastic quality is very good. The first thing I noticed when unpacking it was how rigid the TPU felt. My other TPU case feels much more rubbery than this one, albeit not as much as a silicone case. This can be a pro or a con, depending on your preference.
One con I can see is that since it's less rubbery, it's also less grippy. The Nexus S in my opinion is plagued by the fact it's a slippery phone, so you have to make sure you have a strong grip when taking it out of a pocket or your purse, if you're a lady. This case does not solve this problem.
Two pros I can see however is that it will not attract dust and particles as much as more rubbery cases and it is much shinier. The case is very light reflective, definitely looks good.
The cutouts are good. They're not absolutely perfect in their location, but they're not atrocious either. One example would be the headphones jack. The edges are smooth and well finished.
It fits snugly on a i9020a model. Snugly might not even be the right word, it can even be quoted as being nearly too tight. Fitting it on the phone can be a bit difficult, mostly due to the material rigidity so it's important to fit certain edges first or your might end up with slightly misaligned power and volume buttons.
The color is vibrant. Although in the pictures it seems the white is cream, this is due to the low quality point and shoot camera I'm using with little to no possible adjustment to white balance. It is definitely white and I imagine the other colors would be as vibrant. One very nice touch is the inclusion of what resembles automotive paint flakes in the plastic, giving nice looking silvery reflective shards.
Some users have noted the obvious engrish on the case logo. If you dislike it, it can easily be "sanded" off using a cube of sugar and a bit of rubbing. Another curious inclusion however is the engrish inside the case. Just look for yourself...
Thanks for the warning Mercury, I'm sure removing this sticker could yield lethal results.
All in all, I could say I'm pretty satisfied with this TPU case. It's cheap and looks good. My only gripe would be the slippery feeling of this case. My other TPU case added grip to the phone, this one does not. Otherwise, a very solid buy.
Thanks for the review - I was having trouble deciding on which colour case to get for my new Nexus S but think I'm definitely going to go for the white one now - it looks great!
I contacted the eBay seller 'supermom28' a couple of days ago and they did reply saying they will be getting the white case back in stock, but no ETA on that so I may have to look elsewhere.
The only thing I'm not digging is the openings for the buttons, but other than that, it looks like a nice case.
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The only thing I'm not digging is the openings for the buttons, but other than that, it looks like a nice case.
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This is something I'm not too sure about. On my other TPU case the buttons are covered. I like the unified look it gives. However, I kinda enjoy the feeling of pressing directly on the buttons rather than squishy rubbery plastic. They're obviously a bit recessed too so that's something else to consider.
I have two of these and I love them. Too bad the white one went up in price so high.
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Has anyone successfully used Google Wallet with this case? Just got my Nexus S and I am looking for a case that will...
Oh. ...good review
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That white case is amazing, to bad they are out of stock I can't find them anywhere...
phoneman09 said:
That white case is amazing, to bad they are out of stock I can't find them anywhere...
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If you look at the other case the seller sells for the Nexus, it is a white one with sticker animal faces for $12.99. :thumbdown:
Got my Mercury Nexus S case today from North Korea and it's awesome. I would definitely recommend getting one.
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phoneman09 said:
Got my Mercury Nexus S case today from North Korea and it's awesome. I would definitely recommend getting one.
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Which color did you end up getting? I think black and white are the most popular.
I ended up getting white, I might get some more colors just not sure yet.
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I ended up getting white, I might get some more colors just not sure yet.
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Welcome to the club.
Thanks I'm glad I can be apart of the club!
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excellent review! Just ordered one in white. Can't wait!
I choose red colour. Look more elegant...
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Got mines in black and its on the way!
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i got the black one, the writing on the outside comes off with your nails and i removed the sticker from the inside and it was covering a spot that's not painted!
I just got mine in the mail yesterday. I forgot to specify the color in the paypal notes and ended up getting a white one. I am not the best at putting on screen protectors so i didn't do a great job with that. But funny enough, I dropped my phone for the first time on the way to work to pick up the case. It made me realize that I really want one. Luckily, the back cover just ended up with a scratch. My phone is defiantly protected, a bit weightier, a bit thicker, but still fits in my pocket.
I've got a read one and my wife thinks it looks like a ladies phone case. I may end up getting another color
Unboxing Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQAS9p66iqA
Install Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMK2lSbmA0A
This going to be my first official review. t no one has one of these up for cruzerlite yet:surprised: , so here we go!
Case ordered late night sept.30th(basically at midnight)
Delivery received on Oct.3rd(had picked standard 5-7day delivery so that was nice and quick)
Packaging isn't over the top nor too little. Perfect amount of protection for case during delivery while at the same time making it not a hassle to open quickly and get the case on your device.
First impressions of case:
Very sleek.
Clean design
Nice color (smoke gray. The way this color looks leads me to believe the rest that they offer all look just as nice if not better. I will be buying the blue very soon and will put up pictures of it also)
Installation of the case is a Breeze. Slide bottom of device into bottom corners, then lightly press on top two corners and it slides right in. The edges of the case come just slightly up over edge of screen(see pictures) to keep the screen raised up for those face down drops or accidentally setting it screen down whilst in a drunken stupor.
it is literally completely perfect fit all around the device. The case does not peel away from edges as some silicon cases do on My Gnex. Easy access to every port(including the pins on bottom left).
Overall satisfaction: 9/10
Design is great. The android bot design across the back with low profile cruzerlite logo above speaker is very nice to look at and gives nice textured feel when holding the device. on the back i would describe it as a "soft brushed" feeling. While the edges are smooth and grippy. Makes the device much easier to hold.
There is only one very minor thing i would have liked to see, or at least am option for it. And that would be covered volume/power buttons. I work in a kitchen where toast crumbs and grease are everywhere. Being able to have those buttons covered so that none of that sneaks down between the buttons would have been a a huge plus for me. (also, folding covers/plugs for the bottom Ports would have been amazing. Tho i think i can design my own little plugs to fit nicely there very easily.)
in the end, I'm very pleased with this case. And if you are a fan of TPU cases (and if you aren't this one could probably change your mind on that) then this is the one to get for sure. Nice feel, Nice fit, great look, good choice for color options.
Head here for more details: http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/asus/nexus7/cruzerlite-androidified-clone-army-for-asus-nexus-7
(i am actually planning to try and use this as a type of base, and modify it into a type of tpu folio smartcase since i cannot find one of those for purchase any where i might as well try to make one for myself. more details to come on that when i get the time!)
Pictures attached below
Thank you for reading!
Any questions feel free to ask
(constructive criticism welcome, this is my first review, anything i should have done differently please let me know!)
I have this case form my nexus 7 in the orange color.
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Nice!
Thanks for posting pics!
That looks great in orange as well!
Anyone else have other color wanna post some pics?
rodger-sp said:
I have this case form my nexus 7 in the orange color.
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do you like it?
I just got my N7 a couple weeks ago and finally got the androidified A2 case in black a couple days ago. Its a great case. I like how it doesn't add much bulk. I have a few of the a2 cases for my GNex, and this case is equally awesome.
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I might have to order this. I have it for my GS3 and love it. I just don't know what color to get.
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I might have to order this. I have it for my GS3 and love it. I just don't know what color to get.
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That's the hardest part. Choosing a color. They still have the buy 2 get one deal. But I didn't want to spend $40 for 3 cases. I'm hoping cruzerlite comes out with some persona cases for the n7 too. Then I might have to order another lol.
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I might have to order this. I have it for my GS3 and love it. I just don't know what color to get.
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Yea I spent forever debating which color to grab. I now an craving the blue and orange one(I want the dark blue of this one and the orange a2 case)
They are very sleek.
I had wanted a folio case, but now not so much. If I got a folio for free I'd take it hahaha but these work just fine. It even still fits nicely in the cloth sleeve I have for when it's in my backpack when I take it to work.
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The orange case does look nice
I've had my Nexus 4 for less than a week and there are a bunch of little scratches on the screen and one small crack near the bottom. I've had a bunch of touchscreen phones in the past and I've never gotten s single scratch on the screen so wtf is going on? Oh and is there anyway to fix them or at least make em less noticeable?
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A screen guard, such as XO skins will cover them up.
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Had mine over a week now and it is completely scratch free. Prob famous last words. I don't think there is anything wrong with the glass. Deco goons pick up a screen protector soon though. And I don't fancy dropping this thing.
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What screen protectors are you guys using?
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Get some silicon covers
Using a case defeats the whole purpose of the nexus looking black n sexy.
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Using a case defeats the whole purpose of the nexus looking black n sexy.
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wurd ^^^
In my opinion (which seems to differ greatly from many others on this board) I want to show off the beautiful glass back. What is the point of keeping it scratch free and uncracked if you are just going to keep it hidden in a case for nobody to see, anyway? This phone cost $350, I highly doubt there is going to be a huge resale value for it when it comes time for me to replace it with the Nexus 5 (or whatever they call it). I will use screen protectors for the front and back and call it a day. I figure I will buy a nice black TPU case after I break the back (if I ever break it, that is) to hide the cracks, but until then, leave it naked for the world to see.
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I've had a bunch of touchscreen phones in the past and I've never gotten s single scratch on the screen so wtf is going on?
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What's going is that you damaged your phone. You just don't remember how or when.
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Had mine over a week now and it is completely scratch free. Prob famous last words.
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Ha same, had it a week and no scratches yet *touch wood*. I have invested in a leather pouch and screen protector, I advise everyone to do the same.
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Using a case defeats the whole purpose of the nexus looking black n sexy.
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Not using a case or a bumper will break the black n sexy device
Mine is pristine 2 weeks in and she's been completely naked the whole time.
heat361 said:
Not using a case or a bumper will break the black n sexy device
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no, breaking the device will break the device.
OP, pictures or it didn't happen.
No scratch. No case. No screen protector.
OP, pay more attention to it.
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Just get xoskins front and back. Very good product high quality sometimes I don't even know it's there.. I do have the bumper as well tho
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After being accustomed to having my plastic Nexus S naked the whole time (and it taking a few big falls without a mark) I was so uneasy handing the N4 at first - it felt so fragile and hard to hold. Fortunately I received the bumper the next day, and this has made a world of difference. I no longer feel on edge every time I pick it up - I still think my naked Nexus S is more durable, but at least the bumper let's you still enjoy the N4's superior build.
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@OP,
You're holding it wrong.
Like someone else said, I suggest a screen protector with a silicon backing. They are the best.
Silicon backed protectors leave no residue and the silicon will fill in scratches and make them invisible while the protector is on. Protectors that stick using static cling will not cover scratches, and other protectors that require water to apply are more trouble than they are worth, in my opinion.
I recommend these, when it comes back in stock that is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AEU4OEE/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
I have used their protectors on many different phones and I am always extremely pleased with the results. Unlike most non-body armor screen protectors, these come with protectors for both the front and back.
I'm not a case person. I tend to take care of my phones. I'd recommend front and back protectors, the Nexus 4 bumper, just cause it adds a little more protection and grip, without taking away from the looks of the phone, and just be as careful as you possibly can. I don't care what phone you are talking about. If you drop it right (or wrong rather) it will break.
Good luck.
Yes screen protector is a no brainer, glass can scratch even gorilla glass, not too bothered though although I have a case on order for it as my phone gets slung in a pack with a big bunch of keys and other stuff, it would look like a pile of pants in no time if I had no case.
Front and back glass looks like sex but is a little vulnerable
I bought directly from the site of the seller.
I've been a user of this case since my last phone (HTC Evo LTE). The case did me really well on that phone and it was slim on form factor. Protector was also very good on the previous phone as I've dropped it couple times with the phone in the case. No damage were shown on the case or on the phone. Because of this, I decided that I would choose the same company again if I were to change phones.
This time around, I went with the Samsung Note 2 as an upgrade to my previous phone. The case wasn't announced when I got the phone, but soon after they decided to make the case. I bought it the second day it was announced through the owners site. Case arrived quickly and the quality is still superb. If you check this listing, there's a few photos that I posted which represented the case. When you lay the case flat with the phone inserted, it's basically the same thickness as the Evo LTE with the phone in a diztronic case. Adds very very minimal bulk which doesn't affect the usability.
The back of the case is a matte finish. This matte finish actually allows the user to grip the phone better. That's not just it, the finish also reduces all fingerprints and dust particles.
Phone cutouts are all perfect and aligned to the spot. Power button and volume buttons use a soft silicon touch. It's covered, but in no way does it affect the touch. I can still easily press those buttons and the phone would respond to my action.
Overall, great case! Price is right! Go for it!
Im pretty pleased with mine too even though I normally dont use tpu protectors. It has a really nice feel and the sides seem like they provide substantial protection. No real complaints from me. I know diztronic has a great reputation and this was my first case from them so im happy.
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Im on the same boat!! I detest silicone and TPU cases as they are flimsy and stretchy, causing plenty of dusts to get trapped inside and scratch the device. But when I saw this case on Diztronic site I was very amazed so I ordered one. It arrived fairly fast despite the holiday seasons for US to Australia. Been using for 2 days and have to say, the best TPU case I've ever seen. The texture is very very nice, matte and really nice to touch and hold, raised lips to protect the screen, cover all the buttons (my favourite features), compact and thin enough but still have a decent protection from it. I'm very happy with this case, by far the best case I've got for Note 2 yet.
The only thing they should improve is to stick with matte texture all the way rather than having the raised lips/edges in glossy texture. And the seams could use some clean up.
Perhaps. I kinda like the edges with the smooth finish. Feels good when I need to stretch fingers across the whole phone.
One other plus I noticed is it seems to not get stretched easy. As I said this is my first Diztronic case so I'm sure others already know, but I've taken it on and off about 5 times and it still fits tight.
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Perhaps. I kinda like the edges with the smooth finish. Feels good when I need to stretch fingers across the whole phone.
One other plus I noticed is it seems to not get stretched easy. As I said this is my first Diztronic case so I'm sure others already know, but I've taken it on and off about 5 times and it still fits tight.
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Yup, always a tight fit`
How's the grip on it? I want something with some decent grip so that behemoth doesn't slip out of my hands lol.
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How's the grip on it? I want something with some decent grip so that behemoth doesn't slip out of my hands lol.
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I think it's pretty firm on my end. I don't seem to loose control of it when it's in my hand.
I just want to pipe in and say I really like the Diztronic tpu case on my note 2. I used their cases on my Galaxy Nexus and was very happy. They add very little weight and size to the phone, yet I feel like my phone has pretty decent protection. My Galaxy Nexus still looks brand new, even though I dropped it a few times. I've dropped my note 2 one time and it still looks perfect.
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Can't wait to get mine. I been thru quite a few cases hope this is the last one, it seems to fit all the criteria.
Diztronic is my preferred case-maker. Good quality, decent prices, great fit and feel. Can't ask for more than that.
Quick question on people who has it, I checked out the bodyglove case from sprint, and while it fits nice the sides were flimsy, does the diztronic fit nice and tight on the sides?
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Quick question on people who has it, I checked out the bodyglove case from sprint, and while it fits nice the sides were flimsy, does the diztronic fit nice and tight on the sides?
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Yes, Diztronic is not as loose on the edges compared to Bodyglove.
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Its a tight fit even after I took it off and on about 6 times.
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I just with Diztronic would make their cases in more colors.
They've got a clear white frosted one as well. Just ordered one.. for my Titanium note. Seems counter (color) intuitive, but should be interesting
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AECGDHS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
decalex said:
They've got a clear white frosted one as well. Just ordered one.. for my Titanium note. Seems counter (color) intuitive, but should be interesting
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don't forget to use the coupon "XDA" for 10% off
Please upload some pictures of that combination when you receive it, as I have been wondering about that look as well.
On diztronics website they say they only recommend the frosted clear case with the white model.
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McLaren__F1 said:
don't forget to use the coupon "XDA" for 10% off
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DOH!
McLaren__F1 said:
don't forget to use the coupon "XDA" for 10% off
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On amazon or the diztronic site?
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Gahh Its Lee said:
On amazon or the diztronic site?
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diztronic.
but amazon you got prime! LOL
Hey guys!
I'm just curious as how people are considering using their cases.
There was a poll like this on Nexus 10 and naked won hands down. But seeing as this is a phone, I thought maybe it'd be different.
Maybe post as to why you use your phone naked, or otherwise?
Anyways, happy voting!
Personally, I use it naked because it just feels better that way. I also never drop things, so I'm not worried about any damage.
I use mines with a screen protector and the spigen case but I'm still after a couple weeks I'll take it off and use it without a case.
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Oh.. we're talking about phones here.. thank god.
LOL.
Protected.
Going for the Ringke SLIM case for the most minimal protection since I'm okay with phones and take care of them. Provides enough protection for the camera.
Hopefully arriving this week?
Protected! Are you crazy? My N5 came out of the box and went straight into a spigen neo hybrid and a screen protector was placed on top. I'm too clumsy to go naked, I've already knocked the thing off my night stand while reaching for something else.
Well I can't throw it at a wall with just the ringke slim case and screen protector but some protection is better than none, I just wish places would make a true full body protection film for it, kind of like the skinomi I have on my n4 (it covers front, back and sides) so far I'd only seen ones that cover front and back not the sides.
Naked
Naked FTW. Went naked with my N4 without issue for 10 months.
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Screen protector
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Only screenprotector for now
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byreeks men
as much as i'd want to have it naked, i have mine in a case.
I've seen drop tests, the plastic exterior seems to imprint pretty easily.
Always gone nekkid. Nexus 5 in white looks slick, why ruin that with a case?
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Always gone nekkid. Nexus 5 in white looks slick, why ruin that with a case?
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I was wondering how many people out there got the white nexus and covered it up with a case! lol
Black phones lose that nice soft touch feel and white phones lose their good looks. White phone is a bit slippery with that glossy edge and I feel insecure holding it nekid especially while taking pictures.
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I was wondering how many people out there got the white nexus and covered it up with a case! lol
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Or colored in the white earpiece with a sharpie
3UR0TR45H said:
Naked FTW. Went naked with my N4 without issue for 10 months.
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what happened on the 11th month?
lol jk
Protected. Every now again, I'll want to take off the case and go naked it.
But that's when it happens to slide off a table from someone bumping into it and the screen cracks. Lookin' at you, Galaxy SIII....
Naked, considering there's no official case out yet. It seems third-party cases never fit as well for feel as comfortable as those made by the manufacturer. Even when the official cases do come out, I'll probably skip it. With the soft plastic, the N5 feels less fragile than the typical phone and I'm really careful with it anyway.
With the screen protectors on (not a full on case), does the quality of the screen go down?